Inflation Netherlands 1983
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.6%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.6%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.4%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.4% lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 5.2%
- 10-year average
- 6.6%
- All-time high (1975)
- 10.2%
- All-time low (1983)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has fallen by +3.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | - | -3.4 |
| February | 3.3% | - | -3.5 |
| March | 2.7% | - | -4.2 |
| April | 2.7% | - | -3.9 |
| May | 2.6% | - | -3.7 |
| June | 2.5% | - | -4.0 |
| July | 2.4% | - | -3.7 |
| August | 2.6% | - | -3.3 |
| September | 2.5% | - | -2.9 |
| October | 2.5% | - | -2.4 |
| November | 2.8% | - | -1.8 |
| December | 3.0% | - | -1.3 |
| Average | 2.8% | - |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.